: No external hardware needed; allows for custom "detection zones" and sensitivity levels.
: Low power consumption (ideal for battery operation) and high reliability with fewer false positives.
: Expect around 25 fps at VGA (640x480) or ~12 fps at HD (1280x720). esp32-cam-motion-detection
: Includes a built-in MicroSD card slot for local storage of triggered captures.
: The camera continuously captures frames at low resolution; if the "motion ratio" exceeds a set threshold, it triggers an action (like saving a high-res image to the SD card). Core Technical Specifications : No external hardware needed; allows for custom
: Uses libraries like the Eloquent Arduino library to compare consecutive frames for pixel changes.
: When the sensor detects heat-based motion, it triggers the ESP32-CAM to "wake up" and capture an image. Video Motion Detection (Software-Based): : Includes a built-in MicroSD card slot for
The is a powerful, low-cost microcontroller that combines Wi-Fi/Bluetooth capabilities with an integrated camera module. For motion detection, you can choose between a hardware-based approach using an external PIR sensor or a software-based approach using image processing. Motion Detection Methods PIR Sensor (Hardware-Based):